Axillary Accessory Breast Removal
Removal of the extra breast tissue that sits in the armpit — a discreet day-care procedure that ends years of bulge, cyclical discomfort and self-consciousness in sleeveless clothing.
What it is
Accessory (axillary) breast tissue is true breast tissue that develops in the armpit — a common, benign condition. It often swells and aches with the menstrual cycle and shows as a persistent bulge in fitted or sleeveless clothing that no amount of exercise removes. Treatment excises the glandular tissue through a small incision hidden in the armpit crease, usually combined with liposuction for a smooth, natural contour.
Who it's for
- A soft or firm bulge in one or both armpits
- Swelling or tenderness that tracks the menstrual cycle
- A bulge unchanged by weight loss or exercise
- Patients whose ultrasound confirms accessory breast tissue
The procedure
Performed under local anaesthesia with sedation or a short general anaesthesia, taking about an hour. Liposuction addresses the fatty component and the gland is excised through a 3–4 cm incision placed in a natural armpit crease. Home the same day.
Recovery & aftercare
A compression garment is worn for three weeks. Desk work within two to three days; arm workouts at four weeks. The scar sits inside the armpit fold, hidden with the arm at rest, and fades over months.